Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2016 16 December 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and develop. Children make good progress in their learning and development as the quality of teaching is good.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents receive a good level of information each day about their child's care, learning and development.  Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. Children form close relationships with the childminder and other children within the setting.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with the local school and pre- schools. She shares information with parents and other professionals so that children are provided with continuity in their care and education.  The childminder continues with her professional development, which has a positive impact on children's learning outcomes. She reflects well on her provision and seeks the views of her assistants, children and parents to help her to identify areas for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to make independent choices and guide their own play, from the range of resources available.  The childminder does not always provide enough play opportunities for children who learn better outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 increase opportunities for children to make independent choices from the wide range of toys and resources  extend opportunities for children who learn better outdoors, to develop their play and learning in their environment of choice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all persons in the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's improvement plans and self- evaluation form.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs of abuse or neglect. Adults living or working on the premises are suitably vetted and checked for their suitability to be in contact with children. The childminder and her assistants attend regular training and they keep themselves updated with changes in legislation. The childminder shares her knowledge and experience with her assistants. This supports their good practice and helps them with their continual improvement. The childminder keeps detailed information about the progress each child makes. This is shared regularly with parents, along with ideas of how they can continue with their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses good teaching methods to promote children's learning and development. She regularly observes children and uses what she sees along with information gathered from parents, to plan interesting and exciting activities. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. For example, she asks older children to count and compare different-sized resources. She offers children praise for their efforts. Children enjoy storybooks with the childminder and they confidently point out familiar characters in the pictures. Children's speaking and listening skills are promoted well. The childminder engages children in conversations throughout the day. She takes time to listen to their response. The childminder sometimes uses signs and gestures alongside words to help children understand what she is saying. She helps all children to make good progress, in relation to their individual starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder readily joins in with children's play. She sits with them on the floor and helps to extend their learning by asking questions. She offers children praise and encouragement, helping them feel emotionally secure and also building strong relationships with her. Children behave well with the childminder. This is because she offers the children age-appropriate rules. As a result, children play well together and learn to share and take turns. The childminder supports the children to learn the importance of good hygiene routines. Children are reminded to wash their hands properly to wash away the germs before meals and snacks. Children's independence is promoted well. Children are encouraged to learn skills, such as putting on their own coats and shoes. The childminder involves children in local community groups. This gives children the opportunity to socialise and build friendships with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those in receipt of funding for early education, those with disabilities and those with special educational needs, make good progress from their individual starting points. Children are developing the skills they need to support their future learning, including moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204896 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 854352 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Redditch. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She sometimes works with assistants. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder supports children who have disabilities and those with special educational needs.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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